Mauritania: Rural population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population)

Frequently asked questions

What was Mauritania's Rural population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) in 2015?

In 2015, Mauritania's Rural population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) was 1.46, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Mauritania's Rural population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) rising or falling?

Mauritania's Rural population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) fell 38.2% from 2000 to 2015.

How does Mauritania rank globally on Rural population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population)?

In 2015, Mauritania ranked #75 out of 215 countries reporting Rural population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population).

How does Mauritania's Rural population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Rural population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) in 2015 was 2.78, so Mauritania is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 of 48.

What is Rural population living in areas where elevation is below 5 meters (% of total population) and how is it measured?

Rural population below 5m is the percentage of the total population, living in areas where the elevation is 5 meters or less.